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Murrabit West

VIC 3579 • Victoria

41
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
17.78 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralFarming
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About Murrabit West

Murrabit West is a small rural locality in the Gannawarra Shire of northern Victoria, situated in the Murray River irrigation district approximately 10 kilometres west of the township of Murrabit. The locality spans around 18 square kilometres of flat irrigated farmland and recorded 41 residents in the 2021 Census. It lies within the Mallee agricultural zone, characterised by extensive broadacre farming and horticultural operations fed by the Murray irrigation network.

The community is quietly agricultural in character, with households predominantly engaged in farming activities including grain growing, horticulture, and livestock. Residents travel to Murrabit or the larger centre of Swan Hill (about 45 km east) for everyday amenities. The area attracts those who appreciate the peacefulness of flat, sunlit Victoria countryside and the close-knit nature of small irrigation communities along the Murray corridor.

Murrabit West falls under postcode 3579 and is governed by the Gannawarra Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Mallee, while state elections fall under the Murray Plains (Northern Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3579
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Gannawarra
Federal Electorate
Mallee
State Electorate
Murray Plains (Northern Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-35.77°, 143.77°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
17.78 km²
Population Density
2 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3579

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3579, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$38,478
Median 2023–24
$46,477
▲ 20.8% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$56,976

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3579; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
350 km
By Train
Nearest train is Swan Hill (~45 km), Vlocity service to Melbourne takes ~3.5 hours
By Car (Peak)
~3.5 hours via Calder Highway
By Car (Off-Peak)
~3.5 hours

🛣️ Swan Hill is the nearest regional centre with train and services. Fully car-dependent locally.

Walkability Car Dependent

Flat rural locality with no public transport or pedestrian facilities.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
41
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest rates for the Gannawarra Local Government Area, which contains Murrabit West. Rates are per 100,000 residents for the year ending September 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.

Break & enter (dwelling)
192.4 / 100k
2yr Down 49.9% 10yr Down 45.0%
Motor vehicle theft
279 / 100k
2yr Up 142.3% 10yr Up 145.7%
Non-FV assault
259.8 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 71.6%
Robbery (unarmed)
0 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
298.3 / 100k
2yr Up 55.4% 10yr Up 26.1%
View all offence subgroups for Gannawarra →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Murrabit West VIC located? +

Murrabit West is a small rural locality in Victoria's Gannawarra Shire, about 10 km west of Murrabit and 45 km west of Swan Hill in the Murray River irrigation district.

What is the population of Murrabit West? +

The 2021 Census recorded 41 residents in Murrabit West, making it one of the smaller localities in northern Victoria.

What is the closest town to Murrabit West? +

The township of Murrabit is about 10 km to the east, while Swan Hill is the nearest significant regional centre, approximately 45 km away.

Is Murrabit West a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Murrabit West is part of the Gannawarra LGA — see the Crime Statistics section on this page for the latest recorded offence rates per 100,000 residents, along with 2-year and 10-year trends.